Thiel 1.6 - bass


Hi, I love my Thiel 1.6, including it's tight clean bass, but I am wondering if there are ways to effectively extend the bass even lower. Have any of you effectively matched a good sub to the Thiel 1.6? Or, have you found an amp that particularly emphasises the the bass?

I'm using Plinius 8200 mk II currently. It's quite a good match. (my friend tried a First Sound preamp with pass amp or CJ 11a - awesome!).

Ok, any ideas for bass?

While we are at it, what amp have you heard that works well with Thiel 1.6?

Thanks
Art
artmaltman

Showing 1 response by adrhld

Well, I have very limited experience with the 1.6 - actually auditioned them and they were powered with a Bryston B60 integrated. I thought this setup gave excellent results. However, I don't think there is any way to extend their low end power -- they just "won't do the lowest octave" per the reviews. As for a sub -- I will soon be in the market for one myself and am leaning heavily toward a Vandersteen 2wq or the smaller Logan sub. Both are reported to be very "musical" which is what I value over "house shaking" bass. Judging by your speaker choice, I think you feel the same--good luck in your search.